"The Kapalua Plantation Course was scheduled to host one of golf's signature events, the Sentry Tournament of Champions, in January 2026. Held annually in Kapalua since 1999, it's the kickoff event to the PGA Tour, generating millions for Maui's economy. The tournament "created jobs and educational opportunities and has provided vital funding that directly supports our local nonprofits and families," Maui County spokesperson Laksmi Abraham told SFGATE via email."
"But in September, the PGA Tour canceled the Kapalua event after determining the course did not meet tour standards, citing Maui's "ongoing drought conditions, water conservation requirements, agronomic conditions and logistical challenges." "We support the PGA TOUR's decision, given the drought conditions Maui is facing," Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said in a news release. "Protecting our water and supporting our communities come first." Maui's drought is significant. Over 90% of its residents are facing drought conditions."
Two Kapalua Resort golf courses have browned in West Maui amid a prolonged drought. The Kapalua Plantation Course had been slated to host the Sentry Tournament of Champions in January 2026, an event that generated millions and supported local nonprofits, jobs and tourism. The PGA Tour canceled the 2026 Kapalua event in September, citing ongoing drought conditions, water conservation requirements, agronomic issues and logistical challenges, and the governor endorsed prioritizing water protection. Over 90% of Maui residents face drought conditions with long-term rainfall declines since the 1950s, while Ty Management Corp. contends mismanagement, not drought, caused course deterioration and filed a lawsuit against Maui Land & Pineapple.
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